Essential Job Accountabilities

• Review and comment on contractor safety manuals to ensure they comply with all contract documents, OSHA standards, and client safety standards;
• Perform construction site visits and draft observation reports;
• Review technical contractor specifications, including mechanical, electrical, and tunneling;
• Review competency and qualifications of contractor safety representatives;
• Review contractor accident report analysis and investigations to determine root cause, corrective action to prevent recurrence;
• Attend and participate in meetings when assigned;
• Flexibility for both jobsite visits assignments and technical manual approval work as directed;
• Perform frequent safety audits of large construction sites which require standing, bending, walking, maneuvering uneven surfaces, climbing ladders and stairs on a regular basis to observe work on these sites;
• Complete reports of inspections in a timely manner documenting any noted deficiencies and follow up to ensure corrective action, include photographs, utilizing computerized information system;
• Provide instruction to contractors regarding construction safety issues;
• Assist in controlling hazardous working conditions and unsafe employee activities though interface with contractor project management/supervisory and safety personnel;
• Must be able to work independently, be dependable and be a strong team member with ability to manage a number of projects concurrently, good time management skills is essential;
• Must have dependable transportation to travel to and from construction projects.

Experience Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in construction safety;
• Competent in fall protection, scaffolding, crane operations, confined space, and excavation;
• Knowledge of medical first aid procedures.

Education

• Prefer college degree and/or engineering background; Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent years of trade/craft experience;
• Must have OSHA certifications and OSHA Outreach Training certification;
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Hour Training.
• Prefer Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation; and/or Construction Safety and Health Technician (CHST) designation with five years of construction safety management experience; but not required.

Desired Skills

• Construction safety knowledge of rail/transportation projects a plus;
• General knowledge in loss control and claims management acquired through hands-on experience;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly verbally and in writing;
• Knowledge of construction safety work rules/best in industry safety practices;
• Knowledge OSHA Part 1926 Construction Safety requirements including 1910 General Industry, DOT, MUTCD, NEC, NFPA and ANSI standards for construction.
• Ability to be proactive, self-motivated and self-directed.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to make quick effective decisions.

Located at client site in Baltimore/Washington area, and required to visit sites throughout area. Vehicle required. Background check required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Construction Experience: 5 years (Required)
• OSHA: 5 years (Required)
• Safety Inspector: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person